WBU School of Music presents a musical zoo

By WBU

Published 6:00 am, Sunday, February 6, 2011

The Wayland Baptist University School of Music is converting its recital hall into a zoo. The transformation is in conjunction with the school's Contemporary Music Project (CMP), a concert featuring music composed after 1900. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Miller Recital Hall in Wayland's Harral Memorial Auditorium.

Each year students and faculty collaborate on the CMP, which was started six years ago as a result of a student-led initiative. The project is designed to feature contemporary music through a thematic presentation.

"This is a student-invented and initiated enrichment event," said Dr. Ann Stutes, dean of the School of Music. "This is truly a unique collaborative event between our students and faculty."

Musicians and their instruments will serve as zoo animals as they perform animal-inspired compositions, including the famous cat duet.

"There will be a bit of an explanation along the way to bring the music to life," said Dr. Sandra Mosteller, who helps coordinate the event. "You will want to come and explore an enjoyable night of music at the zoo."